2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (186 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
